I agree with some of the stuff you’ve posted here but you sound a little .... upset.
My suggestion: put down the mouse and grab a nice book. Free Republic can get us a little cranky.
Suggestion No. 2. Don’t discuss politics if you are with family at Christmas who disagree with you. We have varying viewpoints in my family and we DO NOT discuss politics at family gatherings.
It’s not worth creating hard feelings.
Thanks for the advice. I’ll do that.